Stalin From Theology To The Philosophy Of Socialism In Power

Author : Roland Boer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789811063671

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Stalin: From Theology to the Philosophy of Socialism in Power by Roland Boer Pdf

This book not only explicates Stalin’s thoughts, but thinks with and especially through Stalin. It argues that Stalin often thought at the intersections between theology and Marxist political philosophy – especially regarding key issues of socialism in power. Careful and sustained attention to Stalin’s written texts is the primary approach used. The result is a series of arresting efforts to develop the Marxist tradition in unexpected ways. Starting from a sympathetic attitude toward socialism in power, this book provides us with an extremely insightful interpretation of Stalin’s philosophy of socialism. It is not only a successful academic effort to re-articulate Stalin’s philosophy, but also a creative effort to understand socialism in power in the context of both the former Soviet Union and contemporary China. ------- Zhang Shuangli, Professor of Marxist philosophy, Fudan University Boer's book, far from both "veneration" and "demonization" of Stalin, throws new light on the classic themes of Marxism and the Communist Movement: language, nation, state, and the stages of constructing post-capitalist society. It is an original book that also pays great attention to the People's Republic of China, arising from the reforms of Deng Xiaoping, and which is valuable to those who, beyond the twentieth century, want to understand the time and the world in which we live. -------Domenico Losurdo, University of Urbino, Italy, author of Stalin: The History and Critique of a Black Legend.

Author : Roland Boer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789811646959

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Friedrich Engels and the Foundations of Socialist Governance by Roland Boer Pdf

This book states that the political systems of China, Vietnam, Cuba and other socialist countries are showing distinct maturity and ability to deal effectively with challenges – the most recent being the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to understand how they have developed their structures, it is time to return to the roots of the Marxist tradition and re-examine the question of socialist governance. It was Friedrich Engels (and less so Marx) who laid out some of the theoretical foundations for socialist governance. On the basis of extensive research in 1870s and 1880s, Engels developed his analysis of the nature of hitherto existing states as a ‘separated public power’; the role of the dictatorship of the proletariat and its exercise of power; the actual meaning of the ‘withering away of the state’, which would be one of the very last outcomes of socialist construction; and the nature of socialist governance itself. On this matter, he proposed a de-politicised public power that would stand in the midst of society and focus on managing the processes of production for the sake of the true interests of society.

Author : J. V. Stalin
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1932
Category : Communism
ISBN : 9781794775299

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Foundations of Leninism by J. V. Stalin Pdf

Author : Roland Boer
Publisher : Studies in Critical Research o
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1642593729

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Red Theology by Roland Boer Pdf

In this illuminating new study renowned researcher Roland Boer unearths the little studied, but widely influential, tradition of Christian communism.

Author : Max Eastman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-12-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000370638

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Stalin's Russia by Max Eastman Pdf

First published in 1940, Stalin’s Russia is a close study of the development of the Stalinist regime and the flaws in socialist doctrine that made it possible. The book examines the contrasts between the "free and equal" society heralded by the Marxist-Leninist programme and the totalitarian state that emerged in its place. It makes use of a wealth of material to cast light on the inner workings of Stalin’s regime. It explores the significance of the Stalin-Hitler pact, and argues that the word "socialism" itself became a liability to any genuine movement of liberation as a result.

Author : Roland Boer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789811954146

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Socialism in Power by Roland Boer Pdf

This book examines the historical development—in practice and theory—of governance in socialist systems. With more than a century of such development from many parts of the world, including the Soviet Union, China, and the DPRK (North Korea), it is possible to gain much from careful study of their political systems.But what is the nature of this socialist governance? It is abundantly clear that the type of governance in socialist countries had never before been seen in human history. How does this governance work? What was the political theory that arose from the practice? How did this type of governance develop over time and in light of specific conditions?These are the questions that Socialism in Power sets out to answer. It does so not by using methods developed for studying Western liberal nation-states, but by deploying Marxist-Leninist analysis. Not an abstract Marxism, but concrete Marxism, as it was applied and developed in light of the particular historical conditions of the countries in question.The book begins with careful analysis of the works of Marx and Engels, with a particular emphasis on Engels, who was crucial in establishing the basic principles of socialist governance. Next, the book focuses on the Soviet Union, which was the first country in human history to experience socialism in power. The rarely studied DPRK (North Korea) comes next, as a transition to East Asia, followed by a number of chapters on China, which arguably has the most developed form of socialist governance.

Author : Robert V. Daniels
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300134933

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The Rise and Fall of Communism in Russia by Robert V. Daniels Pdf

Distinguished historian of the Soviet period Robert V. Daniels offers a penetrating survey of the evolution of the Soviet system and its ideology. In a tightly woven series of analyses written during his career-long inquiry into the Soviet Union, Daniels explores the Soviet experience from Karl Marx to Boris Yeltsin and shows how key ideological notions were altered as Soviet history unfolded. The book exposes a long history of American misunderstanding of the Soviet Union, leading up to the "grand surprise" of its collapse in 1991. Daniels's perspective is always original, and his assessments, some worked out years ago, are strikingly prescient in the light of post-1991 archival revelations. Soviet Communism evolved and decayed over the decades, Daniels argues, through a prolonged revolutionary process, combined with the challenges of modernization and the personal struggles between ideologues and power-grabbers.

Author : Roland Boer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9789811616228

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Socialism with Chinese Characteristics by Roland Boer Pdf

This book covers the whole system of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, dealing with Deng Xiaoping’s theory, the socialist market economy, a moderately well-off (Xiaokang) society, China’s practice and theory of socialist democracy, human rights, and Xi Jinping’s Marxism. In short, the resolute focus is the Reform and Opening-Up. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics is one of the most important global realities today. However, the concept and its practice remain largely misunderstood outside China. This book sets to redress such a lack of knowledge, by making available to non-Chinese speakers the sophisticated debates and conclusions in China concerning socialism with Chinese Characteristics. It presents this material in a way that is both accessible and thorough.

Author : Boris Groys
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781844678099

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The Total Art of Stalinism by Boris Groys Pdf

From the ruins of communism, Boris Groys emerges to provoke our interest in the aesthetic goals pursued with such catastrophic consequences by its founders. Interpreting totalitarian art and literature in the context of cultural history, this brilliant essay likens totalitarian aims to the modernists’ goal of producing world-transformative art. In this new edition, Groys revisits the debate that the book has stimulated since its first publication.

Author : Christina Petterson
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004432208

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Apostles of Revolution? Marxism and Biblical Studies by Christina Petterson Pdf

In Apostles of Revolution? Marxism and Biblical Studies, Christina Petterson introduces central topics of Marxist historical analysis, and connects it with the broad history of Marxism as a political movement. Through this lens, she examines biblical scholarship and its engagement with Marxist categories of analysis.

Author : Roland Boer
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004394773

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Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition by Roland Boer Pdf

In Red Theology: On the Christian Communist Tradition, Roland Boer presents key moments in the 2,000 year tradition of Christian communism, moving from its roots in New Testament texts to unique developments in North Korea.

Author : Walter S. Baroni
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-01-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781350190733

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Autobiographical Cultures in Post-War Italy by Walter S. Baroni Pdf

After the Second World War, two contrasting political movements became increasingly active in Italy - the communist and feminist movements. In this book, Walter Baroni uses autobiographical life-writing from both movements key protagonists to shed new light on the history of these movements and more broadly the similarities and differences between political activists in post-war Italy.

Author : Christopher D. Rodkey,Jordan E. Miller
Publisher : Springer
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783319965956

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The Palgrave Handbook of Radical Theology by Christopher D. Rodkey,Jordan E. Miller Pdf

The Palgrave Handbook of Radical Theology is the definitive guide to radical theology and the commencement for new directions in that field. For the first time, radical theology is addressed and assessed in a single, comprehensive volume, including introductory and historical essays for the beginner, essays on major figures and their thought, and shorter articles on various themes, concepts, and related topics. This book is a seminal work for the radical theology movement. It clarifies origins and demonstrates the exigency and utility of current figures and issues. A useful and essential guide for newcomers and veterans in the field, this volume serves as both a reference work and an introduction to omitted or forgotten topics within contemporary discussions.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 1625 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2023-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319743196

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The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Global Security Studies by Anonim Pdf

This encyclopedia provides an authoritative guide intended for students of all levels of studies, offering multidisciplinary insight and analysis of over 500 headwords covering the main concepts of Security and Non-traditional Security, and their relation to other scholarly fields and aspects of real-world issues in the contemporary geopolitical world.

Author : Stefan Arvidsson,Jakub Beneš,Anja Kirsch
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781351536042

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Socialist Imaginations by Stefan Arvidsson,Jakub Beneš,Anja Kirsch Pdf

This volume offers new perspectives on the appeal and profound cultural meaning of socialism over the past two centuries. It brings together scholarship from various disciplines addressing diverse national contexts, including Britain, China, France, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and the USA. Taken together, the contributions highlight the aesthetic, narrative, and religious dimensions of socialism as it has developed through three broad phases in the modern era: early nineteenth-century beginnings, mass-based political organizations, and the attainment of state power in the twentieth century and beyond. Socialism did not attract millions of people primarily because of logical argument and empirical evidence, important though those were. Rather, it told the most compelling story about the past, present, and future. Refocusing attention on socialism's imaginative dimensions, this volume aims to revive scholarly interest in one of the modern world1s most important political orientations.